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Howdy folks…from our men’s source group last night..

James 2:14- Faith alot of people talk about it, but do you have it? Works…some people think that just being good will get you to Heaven, but is that really it? We need to have faith in Jesus and then our good works to demonstrate that He is real.

James 2:15-17- We do this all the time don’t we? We look at someone who has a legitimate need and we say things like…”I’ll pray for you!” or “Don’t worry God will work it out.” Now, prayer is for sure needed, but if you have the opportunity to solve the problem…just acting spiritual does no one any good. You have to now act on your faith and apply some works to it. If, someone is struggling and you don’t help them when you have the opportunity…what kind of faith is that?

James 2:18-22- Religious people always want to show you how “spiritual” they are, but true spirituality comes when you step up and help someone in need…or work to help them out of the problem they are in. You can’t have one without the other. Abraham not only had the faith to believe for a son, but he also was willing to sacrifice that son for His Lord.

Characteristics of people that have both working in their lives

1. Joy

2. Stability

3. Love

4. Kingdom-builders

5. They walk the walk out of church and in their homes, jobs, and relationships.